I'm thinking about when/if I use it with an EVF. Good point about the wheel. I have that position set for changing shooting mode, as I switch a bit between aperture and shutter priority. Maybe I should drop it for focus assist instead...
douglasf13 wrote:
FWIW, a friend of mine did a test of the CV 50/1.5 vs. the ZM 50/1.5 on a NEX-5N, and the CV was sharper in the center, especially at wider apertures, but the ZM was sharper in the corners from either f2.8 or f4 (can't remember which.)
That's surprising: isn't the whole idea of the "Sonnar Look" that there's a relatively sharp center with softer edges?
rscheffler wrote:
I'm thinking about when/if I use it with an EVF. Good point about the wheel. I have that position set for changing shooting mode, as I switch a bit between aperture and shutter priority. Maybe I should drop it for focus assist instead...
It's annoying that the bottom B button remains MF assist, so that I have two buttons wasted on one function, but it's worth it to me.
alwang wrote:
That's surprising: isn't the whole idea of the "Sonnar Look" that there's a relatively sharp center with softer edges?
Yep, and that's certainly the case at wider apertures. Closed down, it sharpens up quite a bit, and we're talking about an aps-c sensor here, so we don't really see the true corner performance. I've only had the lens a couple of weeks, but I'm really enjoying it, so far. Kind of two lenses in one.
I'd read that the ZM 50/1.5 was quite sharp to the edges stopped down a few. On live view cameras this lens probably deserves to be more popular. Still waiting for mine to come in.
michaelwatkins wrote:
I'd read that the ZM 50/1.5 was quite sharp to the edges stopped down a few. On live view cameras this lens probably deserves to be more popular. Still waiting for mine to come in.
Also, I believe that my friend focused into the edges in his test, so that negates field curvature issues.
I really like the Sonnar on my NEX-5N. It isn't razor sharp wide open, but sharp enough and great for skin. Stopped down, it sharpens up a lot and is a lot more "modern."
Hooligan - I've noticed the same vignetting. Somebody said it might have something to do with shooting at 1/4000th of a sec. I didn't keep the questionable shots, so I'm not sure if that's the case, but it might be something to test out.
douglasf13 wrote:
It's annoying that the bottom B button remains MF assist, so that I have two buttons wasted on one function, but it's worth it to me.
This is a pet peeve of mine too. I can tap the screen to bring up the assist, why do I need a button dedicated to it? I really wish for this in a firmware upgrade. I'd also like a button to turn peaking on and off. Also a different implementation of the remote trigger usage would be nice... maybe we need a NEX feature wishlist thread.
I would also like a way to turn the pesky video recording button off. I can't count how many times I've hit it unwillingly and have had to turn it off and erase the useless recording.
philber wrote:
I would also like a way to turn the pesky video recording button off. I can't count how many times I've hit it unwillingly and have had to turn it off and erase the useless recording.
Yes, same with me. Would be great to reassign it to focus assist. I agree also it would be nice to be able to quickly access the focus peaking options as well as formatting. It would seem the target audience of the 5N is not us...
I also find that the click stops of the wheel are too soft, and it's too easy to dial past a desired setting. Or if turning the wheel too vigorously, accidentally activate one of the four underlying settings and then end up scrolling through that instead.
rscheffler wrote:
Yes, same with me. Would be great to reassign it to focus assist. I agree also it would be nice to be able to quickly access the focus peaking options as well as formatting. It would seem the target audience of the 5N is not us...
I also find that the click stops of the wheel are too soft, and it's too easy to dial past a desired setting. Or if turning the wheel too vigorously, accidentally activate one of the four underlying settings and then end up scrolling through that instead.
Yes, exactly my take on that as well, sometimes it is the small things that get to you.
Overall, with the EVF and the Hawks' adapter I am very satisfied with the NEX5N.
I've spent a couple days with the camera, a pair of ZM optics and some C/Y glass and am really quite pleased with what it can do.
Like others here I too have similar gripes about the ergonomics of the 5N (I also keep hitting the playback button and triggering various things off the touch screen with my nose) but none about the potential image quality. The camera feels zippy shot to shot compared with the X100. IQ is great... I don't find myself missing the X100 any more. I do wish it were built a little heavier. A little larger might be good too. Hey, a NEX-7! The Hawks' adapter really does extend the usefulness of the camera greatly... highly recommended!
Only ships to Germany, but I would forward to somewhere in Europe, if that helps. You have to pay twice shipping though, I would just receive it, check it over, repack it and ship it on.
Jacob D wrote:
This is a pet peeve of mine too. I can tap the screen to bring up the assist, why do I need a button dedicated to it? I really wish for this in a firmware upgrade. I'd also like a button to turn peaking on and off. Also a different implementation of the remote trigger usage would be nice... maybe we need a NEX feature wishlist thread.
The nice thing about keeping the assist as the B button is then it also show up as a soft button on the touchscreen- which means I can tap that again to bring up the 9.5x view. Otherwise, when you're shooting waistlevel, none of the other physical buttons are very accessible.
As a handling tip those half leather cases improve ergonomics substantially. Here the Samyang 14/2.8 almost camouflaging it but it's the grip-side that makes the difference - lifting the palm a bit above the rear ring and buttons. Does not do away with all UI glitches, but some and it look cool too.
